"Whether you’re just looking to drink a cocktail or you’d prefer a sit-down dinner, you are guaranteed a good time at Siete. A hip crowd fills this cozy and entertaining Barranco bistro where Ricardo Martins commands the back of house. His style relies on quality produce, minimal ingredients, and a free hand, resulting in rich and unique flavors. Take for instance his razor clams with chickpeas cooked in chicha de jora (a traditional Andean fermented drink), the fork-tender angus short rib, or the fish with curry sauce, yellow Peruvian chile, and sweet plantain. [$$-$$$]" - Liliana López Sorzano